Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom, Sept 22, 2026 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's Colombage strikes on debut as England dismissed for 265 in first ODI

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Sachindu Colombage took three wickets on his Sri Lanka debut as England were restricted to 265 all out in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. The home side, despite a tricky pitch on which the ball was not coming onto the bat, were well placed for a large total at 182-3 in the 32nd over after captain Harry Brook won the toss. But Sri Lanka then took three quick wickets to reduce England to 199-6. Leg-spinner Colombage......

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